Spahn & Rose Lumber Company Charitable Fdtn
The Spahn & Rose Charitable Foundation is hosted on the official Spahn & Rose Lumber Co. website; the donations page states the foundation was established in 1950 and supports higher education, healthy communities, and at-risk youth. The page includes a Charitable Foundation request form and guidance for 501(c)(3) organizations to request support.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to medium-sized Iowa nonprofit working in education, youth development, health/wellness, or general community services seeking modest operating support or event sponsorship.
Good Fit
- • Based in Iowa or serving Iowa communities
- • Seeks general operating support or event sponsorship in the $500–$12,500 range
- • Local track record or visible community partnerships in Dubuque or nearby counties
- • Program areas align with education, at‑risk youth, or community health
- • Able to submit the foundation's online request form at least four weeks prior to need
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in the foundation's home state, with roughly 93% of dollars going to Iowa; a small number of out‑of‑state grants appeared across six states but represented only a minor share.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (74 grants to 73 distinct organizations) across multiple local charities and program types; financial concentration is modest (top five ~29%) but does not mask wide distribution.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover and entry (34 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation publishes a donation request form and submission instructions, although public materials also state funding is limited to preselected applicants, which is a noted caveat.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
